Engineering Project Manager — Onsite in Manchester

NOV; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied technical challenges

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Collaborative environment

Autonomy with support

Global engineering career development

Job summary

NOV is seeking a Project Manager to lead engineering projects through their full lifecycle at our Manchester site. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting customer expectations.

You will act as the primary customer contact, develop robust project plans, and use ERP/MRP systems to monitor progress. The role offers exposure to a broad manufacturing process and opportunities for career development within

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering or manufacturing projects.
• Experience with rotating equipment, industrial machinery, or similar.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer projects from order acceptance through engineering, manufacturing, testing, and final delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource priorities.
• Coordinate activities across Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and other internal stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and act as their primary point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, proactively managing risks, priorities, and project timelines.
• Review customer specifications and ensure project deliverables meet contractual and technical requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and operational challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate project information and monitor project progress using ERP/MRP systems.
• Communicate project updates clearly and professionally, including managing customer expectations when changes or delays occur.
• Identify opportunities to improve collaboration, project execution, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company procedures and applicable quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering

PM Certification (PMP/PRINCE2) preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

NOV is seeking a Project Manager to lead engineering projects through their full lifecycle at our Manchester site. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting customer expectations.

You will act as the primary customer contact, develop robust project plans, and use ERP/MRP systems to monitor progress. The role offers exposure to a broad manufacturing process and opportunities for career development within